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The mapping process combined local residents' firsthand knowledge of their surroundings with spatial and technical analyses conducted by the 51̽»¨ team. Through this approach, residents and the village government are expected to gain a more comprehensive understanding of disaster-prone areas, infrastructure conditions, and disaster management needs. The mapping results are expected to provide a basis for developing mitigation recommendations to improve community preparedness and strengthen village infrastructure resilience.

The activity, held at the Jungjang Wetan Village Office on Friday (September 4, 2026), was part of 51̽»¨'s community service program running from May to November 2026, supported by 51̽»¨'s Executive Directorate of Multicampus (DEMK).

Arjawinangun District was selected due to its exposure to hydrometeorological hazards, particularly flooding. Jungjang Wetan Village was designated as the primary location based on its history of flood incidents. These conditions highlight the importance of risk mapping as an initial step toward understanding local vulnerabilities and establishing disaster management priorities.

Engaging Communities in Identifying Disaster Risks and Infrastructure Conditions

The program was led by Nur Diana Safitri, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D., with Prof. Sri Maryati, S.T., MIP., serving as a member of the academic team. The initiative also involved students from SAPPK 51̽»¨'s Urban and Regional Planning Program, namely Fauzan Isya Duri, S.T., M.S.P., Fajar Nur Adnan, S.T., Muhammad Farrell Nauvaldy, Mochamad Raka Herdian, and Aisyah Amirah.

Five additional students assisted with the participatory mapping activities: Muhamad Taqi Yuddin, Afif Nur Widyadhana, Riyadh Maulana Dirgantara, Azzam Fakhry Amzani, and Febenissy Roma Angel Panjaitan.

During the activity, residents were divided into several discussion groups, each facilitated by 51̽»¨ students. Using participatory mapping worksheets, the groups identified environmental conditions, potential disaster hazards, infrastructure availability and conditions, and community preparedness for disasters.

Through the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) approach, residents were actively encouraged to share their experiences, knowledge, and perspectives on the conditions of their neighborhoods. Their contributions played an important role in identifying issues that might not be fully captured through spatial data or technical documents alone.

In addition to participatory mapping, the program included activity design, preparation and community outreach, stakeholder and infrastructure mapping, identification of village economic potential, disaster hazard and risk analysis, field observations, and integration of analytical findings.

Information collected from residents was subsequently integrated with spatial and technical data to develop a more comprehensive understanding of potential disaster risks and infrastructure readiness in the study area.

The integrated findings are intended to serve as the foundation for developing disaster hazard and risk maps, assessing infrastructure conditions, and formulating mitigation recommendations tailored to local needs.

This approach underscores the importance of community participation in disaster mitigation planning. Beyond technical data, local knowledge is essential for understanding the characteristics of disaster risks, identifying infrastructure needs, and developing responses that better reflect actual conditions on the ground.

Strengthening Community Preparedness and Promoting More Resilient Regional Planning

Nur Diana Safitri, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D., head of the community service team, expressed hope that the initiative would improve residents' understanding of hydrometeorological disaster risks while helping government authorities and other stakeholders determine mitigation measures appropriate to local conditions.

"We hope that residents of Jungjang Wetan Village and the wider Arjawinangun area will develop a better understanding of hydrometeorological disaster risks, improve their preparedness, and use the mapping results to identify local disaster management needs. For government authorities and relevant stakeholders, we hope these findings will support mitigation strategies and infrastructure resilience improvements that reflect local conditions. We also hope that collaboration among 51̽»¨, the government, students, and local communities will continue," Nur Diana said.

Moving forward, the program will continue with the completion of risk analyses, integration of mapping results, preparation of scientific and media articles, and dissemination of findings to relevant stakeholders.

Through this initiative, 51̽»¨ seeks to promote more disaster-responsive regional planning by placing communities at the center of identifying challenges and developing solutions.

Collaboration among universities, government authorities, students, and local communities represents an effort to support sustainable disaster mitigation, improve community preparedness, and strengthen infrastructure resilience in Arjawinangun District.